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Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 914, 16 January 1872, Page 3

The priests have still great power in Spain. Even now crowds kneel even in wet Btreets when a religious procession passes. Most of the Spanish priests are very poor, and they are forced to be secluded by their circumstances, which debar them from mixing with the people. On the whole, the city priests are said to be well educated. Almost every soldier in Spain is a politician, although newspaper reading is by no means common. " L'Epocha" is the leading Spanish journal. Railways are improving, but even yet they are very few. The military look for promotion solely through internal revolution, and hence Spain is never safe, liecently King Amadeus called for a return of all the military leaders. It was a wise " call," Sucb a return is a finger-post, pointing to the possible future. ~ The printers hEra aRE on A StriKe jor waGf-aS. H B v9 tO sEt up o c r ofe jj tYpes in fwtUre! It »* eAs£ e Nonyh." A husband saved his wife from eloping by keeping guard over her silk dress. She wouldn't run away in cotton.

STANLEY W H A E F AXD AUCTION MAET. TNO. MUNEO, AUCTIONEEE j having removed to the above premises and wharf, begs to notify shippers to this market, that the convenience of wharfage accommodation will effect a considerable saving in shipping charges ; aud to the trade in Westport and surroundiug districts, that he receives regular consignment? of Colonial Produce from NelsoL. Christchurch, and Dunedin, which can always be had at current rates when not cleared out at auction. Flour, Oats, Chaff, and Bran Plentiful supply of Grey Coals just landed ex Lyttelton. A FIRST-CLASS OPPOETUNITY. FOE SALE, THE LITTLE GEEY HOTEL, Corner of Bright and Palmerston Sts DAVID EMANUEL, having determined to leave Westport, has instructed Mr John Museo, Auctioneer, to dispose of the above valuable property, which is too well-known to need comment, by Public Auction, on MONDAY, 29th Inst., if not previously disposed of privately. For further particulars, apply to D. EMANUEL; or JNO. MUNEO, Auctioneer. NOTICE. ■JOE SALE, ONE-FIFTH JD SHAEE in a CLAIM at Addison's Flat, known as Eobison and Party's, with lease of five acres, and suflicent supply of water. Cement Lead, next O'Toole's. The claim is guaranteed to pay £6 per week. For particulars, apply at the Claim to Arthur O'Neil ; at Thiele's Junction Store ; or at the office of this paper. FOE SALE, ONE Twenty - six Horse - power HOEIZONTAL ENGINE, with patent condensing tank, complete. For further particulars, enquire at the office of the Boss United Steam Drainage Company, Eegistered. ALFEED SUGDEN, Legal Manager. FOE SALE, i FOUE-STALL STABLE in Palmerston street, well drained, ventilated, aud with an excellent supply of watertanks. Apply to A. NIEL, Carter; Or to BULL AND BOND. BILLIAEDS ! BILLIAEDS!! IHE undersigned begs to notify L that he has This Day OPENED the BILLIAED ROOM at Miss Sheahan's NATIONAL HOTEL, Gladstone Street, and hopes that the lovers of the game will call and try the table, which will be found second to none. JOHN JONES. " CATTLE TRESPASS ACT, 1868." NOTICE is HEEEBY GIVEN, that on and after January 19tb, 1872, the provisions of '- The Cattle Trespass Act, 1868," will be enforced on my Land, being Section 194. and 195, Square. 141, and Section 240, Square 141, Buller District; and that it is my intention to Claim Damages for all cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, or other animals trespassing on the Land, whether the same be fenced or unenclosed. EDWARD DOWD. Wesport, December ,18, 1871.